D. &. B. 8.2. COP - RBE

Question 0

What aspects must be addressed in the RBE COP?

Answer 0

2. 1 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION: RAILBOUND EQUIPMENT (RBE)
3. 2 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION: THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
4. 3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5. 4 MAINTENANCE
6. 5 PERSONNEL

Question 1

What does SAMRASS stand for?

Answer 1

SAMRASS’ means the South African Mines Reportable Accident Statistical System

Question 2

What must be discussed under the aspect “Design and specification: Railbound equipment (RBE)”?

Answer 2

2. 1 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION: RAILBOUND EQUIPMENT (RBE)
3. 1.1 Locomotive
4. 1.2 Ergonomics
5. 1.3 Rolling Stock

Question 3

What must be discussed under the aspect “Design and specification: Operating environment”?

Answer 3

2. 2 DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION: THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
3. 2.1 Track and rails
4. 2.2 Ramps
5. 2.3 Traversers
6. 2.4 Haulages
7. 2.5 Tipping arrangements
8. 2.6 Battery charging station/bay
9. 2.7 Push versus pull
10. 2.8 Services
11. 2.9 Illumination of the RBE Environment
12. 2.10 Visibility of RBE and persons
13. 2.11 Safety Devices
14. 2.12 Diesel-Powered RBE (Not applicable)

Question 4

What must be discussed under the aspect “Operational requirements”?

Answer 4

2. 3 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
3. 3.1 Railbound cycles
4. 3.2 Selection of RBE
5. 3.3 Use of RBE in the vicinity of shafts
6. 3.4 General operational requirements

Question 5

What must be discussed under the aspect “Maintenance”?

Answer 5

2. 4 MAINTENANCE
3. 4.1 Maintenance measures of RBE
4. 4.2 Track maintenance
5. 4.3 Maintenance practice
6. 4.4 Maintenance of ramps, traversers and loading/tipping points
7. 4.5 Modification to RBE
8. 4.6 Procedure for the testing of braking system
9. 4.6.1 The static testing of braking systems
10. 4.6.2 The dynamic type testing of braking systems
11. 4.6.3 The recording of the results of static and dynamic type tests

Question 6

What must be discussed under the aspect “Personnel”?

Answer 6

2. 5 PERSONNEL
3. 5.1 Selection criteria
4. 5.2 Training and record keeping
5. 5.3 Authorisation to operate and maintain

Question 7

What reasonable measures must the employer ensure in regards with underground railbound transport?

Answer 7

8. 2 Underground railbound transport.- The employer must take reasonable measure to ensure that –
   (1) the braking system of every locomotive or train is capable of stopping the locomotive or train within a safe distance under all operating conditions;
   (2) the braking system of every locomotive has passed a dynamic type test under full load conditions, before being used for the first time and after any brake design modifications.
   (3) the braking system of every locomotive has passed a static test before the locomotive is put into use at the commencement of each shit, after repairs and after adjustments;
   (4) a system is in place to alert persons to the presence and direction of travel of any locomotive or train;
   (5) a system is in place to assist the driver or operator of a locomotive or train to travel at a safe speed;
   (6) any rolling stock used for the transportation of persons is approved, by a competent person and is operated and maintained safely;
   (7) a system is in place that is capable of preventing any locomotive or train from inadvertently being set in motion.
9. 3 No person may board or alight from a locomotive or train while it is in motion.

Question 8

What must the braking system of every locomotive or train be capable of?

Answer 8

8. 2 Underground railbound transport.- The employer must take reasonable measure to ensure that –
   (1) the braking system of every locomotive or train is capable of stopping the locomotive or train within a safe distance under all operating conditions;

Question 9

What tests must the braking system of every locomotive pass?

Answer 9

(2) the braking system of every locomotive has passed a dynamic type test under full load conditions, before being used for the first time and after any brake design modifications.
(3) the braking system of every locomotive has passed a static test before the locomotive is put into use at the commencement of each shit, after repairs and after adjustments;

Question 10

Why must a system be in place to alert persons of any locomotive or train?

Answer 10

(4) a system is in place to alert persons to the presence and direction of travel of any locomotive or train;

Question 11

What system must be in place to assist the driver or operator of a locomotive or train?

Answer 11

(5) a system is in place to assist the driver or operator of a locomotive or train to travel at a safe speed;

Question 12

When may any rolling stock be used for the transportation of persons?

Answer 12

(6) any rolling stock used for the transportation of persons is approved, by a competent person and is operated and maintained safely;

Question 13

Complete the sentence:
8.2 (7) a system is in place that is capable of preventing any locomotive or train from _______________________.

Answer 13

(7) a system is in place that is capable of preventing any locomotive or train from inadvertently being set in motion.

Question 14

May any person board or alight from a locomotive or train while it is in motion?

Answer 14

8.3 No person may board or alight from a locomotive or train while it is in motion.